Question

How far along am I?

My dates say I'm 7 weeks pregnant but my first ultrasound measures about 4-5 weeks. Doctor says he doesnt see a heartbeat and the sack isnt as big as it should be. Does that mean conception was later than what my dates are saying? Each period I write it down and anytime I have sex I write it down just in case I became pregnant to pinpoint this kind of stuff. My dates say conception was Feb 19 but according to ultrasound doctor is putting it around the beginging of March, both are possibilities but he has also said something about possible miscarriage and I have been cramping just random sharp pains and spotting but no heavy bleeding. Is this normal? I have 2 children and I dont remember any of this with either pregnancy.

Mom Answers

It would mean that conception was later, maybe a late ovulation, but normally it wouldn't be off by that much. I went in for my 3rd baby and should have been about 10 weeks (but I don't have a 28 day cycle, more like a 33-35 day cycle) and the baby measured 9 weeks which totally made sense with my normal cycle length. I am on pregnancy 4 and for me spotting and sharp pains isn't normal but I do know some women that have had that. I hope it works out well for you and the baby!

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